Jay Smith
Texas State men's basketball head coach Terrence Johnson has announced Jay Smith, formerly the lead assistant coach at New Orleans, as the Bobcats' new assistant coach.
A grass fire Thursday in the field adjacent to the offices of the Daily Record brings out the best efforts of two newspaper staffs, Holiday Inn employees and the San Marcos Fire Department, resulting in no loss of publication.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat
Friday’s newspaper showed up on your doorstep or in your email inbox just like it normally does, but getting it there this week was a scorching hot reminder of just how wonderful the community is that we live in.
Hays County has a connectivity problem. The pandemic shined a bright spotlight on the fact that far too many families and businesses simply have no or very limited access to broadband. Some estimates show that more than 4,600 Hays County residents are underserved in terms of broadband.
Dean Ridings
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. For too many newspapers, help can’t come soon enough. Economic challenges have resulted in too many communities seeing their local newspapers being forced to lay off staff, cut back on publication days or – worse yet – close. On average, two newspapers are closing each week. That hurts local businesses and residents in the long (and short) run. However, despite the challenges, what remains true is that local newspapers make a differ- ence in their communities.
Monte Montgomery played at Cheatham Street Warehouse on July 15. Named one of the Top 50 Guitarists in America, Monte Montgomery lives up to the title. He plays with a blend of technical skill and emotion that makes him mesmerizing to behold.
Photo by Celeste Cook
Montgomery kicks off 23-24 tour
Despite their beauty, various plants are toxic to humans and animals, including this manjula pothos, which is a common and easy-to-grow houseplant.
Photo by Celeste Cook
Homeowners must consider various factors when choosing plants to display in and around their homes. That’s because, despite their beauty, various plants are toxic to humans and animals.
The City of San Marcos is looking to fill vacancies on City boards and commissions with volunteers from the community.
Heather Aidala and Rep. Erin Zweiner.
Submitted photos
The proclamation commends BPSF for 10 years of service to the community.
The recently-formed San Marcos Queer Council met on June 29 at Roughhouse Brewing where Texas State Representative Erin Zwiener and her Chief of Staff presented a resolution to the Bobcat Pride Scholarship Fund for a decade of service to the Greater San Marcos emergent adult LGBTQ community.
The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative updated with Texas State University as the title sponsor of the event. Pictured are Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, Chamber President and CEO Page Michel and Dr. Shetay Ashford-
Hanserd with ACCEYSS.
Daily Record photo by
Dalton Sweat
Senator Judith Zaffirini Representative Chief of Staff Jorge Ramirez.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat
Texas House Representative Erin Zwiener Representative Chief of Staff Miguel Arredondo.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat
Glenn Hamer, CEO Texas Association of Business, spoke on the importance of Chambers of Commerce and the future of business in Texas.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat
Students from the Gary Job Corps Material Handling Course assisted the set-up for the luncheon and students from the Student Government Association were greeting the attendees that were attending the Luncheon. Pictured are Gary Job Corps Material Handling students Jkhar Solomon, Salvador Mondragon, Chadwick Young, Johntrell Butler, Student Government Association Cynthia Eaglin, Laniya Grayson, SGA Coordinator Hope Powell, Business Community Liaison Randolph Goodman. Texas House Representative Erin Zwiener Representative Chief of Staff Miguel Arredondo, Senator Judith Zaffirini Representative Chief of Staff Jorge Ramirez, San Marcos Councilman Matthew Mendoza, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, San Marcos Chamber President/CEO Page Michel, and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.
Daily Record photo by Dalton Sweat
The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce recently sponsored an opportunity to gain insight into how the bills passed by the 2023 Texas Legislature in its biennial session will affect Central Texas.
Saturday was the biggest day of business for Lion's Club Tube Rentals to date. Pictured is Lion's Club Tube Rental General Manager Mark Jalufka between rows of tubes.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West
Above is the sign hanging outside of the tube rental business with a lion holding a sign with the club's motto.
Daily Record photo by Shannon West
Lions Club tube rental sets new weekend record
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